Welcome to the Industrial Systems Technology Department!
The Industrial Systems Technology Department offers several programs of study that prepare students for careers as industrial systems technicians and electricians.
Occupational Trends: Industrial machinery mechanics, machinery maintenance workers and millwrights held about 408,300 jobs in 2008. 45,200 of these jobs were held by millwrights, with the largest concentration of workers in manufacturing and construction industries. Industrial mechanics held about 287,700 jobs, while machinery maintenance workers accounted for 75,400 jobs. Many of both types of workers were employed in the manufacturing sector in industries such as food processing, and chemical, fabricated metal product, machinery, and motor vehicle and parts manufacturing. Additionally, about 10% work in wholesale trade, mostly for dealers of industrial equipment. Manufacturers often rely on these dealers to make complex repairs to specific machines. About 9% of mechanics work for the commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance industry, often making site visits to companies to repair equipment.
Career Description: Industrial system maintenance personnel, technicians, electricians, millwrights, and other related jobs are charged with inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial and industrial mechanical and electrical systems. These systems are found in manufacturing applications, assembly lines, and production facilities. The complex machinery found in each of these situations need technicians to install, service, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair the machinery in order for the companies to maintain a high level of productivity.
Employment Trends: Employment is expected to grow more slowly than average, and applicants with broad skills in machine repair and maintenance should have favorable job prospects. Employment of industrial machinery mechanics and millwrights is expected to grow 6% from 2008- 2018.The increased use of machinery in manufacturing will require more millwrights to install this equipment and more mechanics and maintenance workers to keep it in good working order. Applicants with broad skills in machine repair and maintenance should have favorable job prospects. There will also be a need to replace retirees and those leaving the profession for other reasons
These programs are offered on the Savannah Campus only. More information on each program can be found on the links to the right. For questions about program costs, please see the tuition & fees page.
If you still have questions after reviewing the program opportunities listed on this site please feel free to contact us!
Industrial Systems Technology Program Contacts
| Kimberly Anderson | Program Assistant | 912-443-5833 | kanderson@savannahtech.edu | Savannah Campus |
| Melanie Smith | Academic Advisor | 912-443-5859 | msmith@savannahtech.edu | Savannah Campus |
| Sal Aranda | Department Head | 912-443-5865 | saranda@savannahtech.edu |
Savannah Campus |